Azden SGM-3500 & SGM-3500L Review w/ Comparisons to MKH-416, Deity, Rode, Oktava & more|Booth Junkie

Azden Microphones: SGM-3550: https://geni.us/emb3jB (this is the shorter, supercardioid one) SGM-3500 L : https://geni.us/GAaoG (this is the long, hypercardioid mic) SGM-250: https://geni.us/mdFYq1 (this is the one with the battery) Accessories: Pop filter: https://geni.us/GZMf8 Shock mount: https://geni.us/NMYL Other Mics: Samson C02 https://geni.us/bjsamc02 Oktava mk-012: https://geni.us/oktavamk012 SGM-250: https://geni.us/mdFYq1 (this is the one with the battery) Deity SMic 2s: https://geni.us/TXRRZ1 Deity SMic 2: https://geni.us/dj89 Rode NTG5: https://geni.us/eAg5 Sennheiser MKH-416: https://geni.us/EOxBkH And the cameo from the Neumann: https://geni.us/h64t5qA I got a new lens for my camera, I think it it much sharper than in my other videos. Here is what I used: Lens: https://geni.us/Bi4SX Camera: https://geni.us/4kakUmq All links above are affiliate links. They do not affect the price you pay, however I'll get a referral commission if you purchase using one of the links Come hang out with us on the Booth Junkie discord:   / discord   Table of Contents: 0:00 Getting Started 0:20 Introduction 2:16 Using Shotgun Mics Indoors 3:31 Frequency Response and Polar Pattern 4:46 Choosing a shotgun mic by pattern 5:42 Presence Boost 6:29 Presence and "ess" sounds 7:17 Proximity and Bass Response 8:31 What do you get? Accessories and Packaging 9:21 Build Quality and Warranty 10:31 Samson c02 Comparison 11:20 Azden SGM-250 Comparison 12:30 Oktava MK-012 Comparison 14:19 Deity S-MIC 2 S Comparison 15:08 Deity S-MIC 2 Comparison 16:14 Rode NTG5 Comparison 17:18 Sennheiser MKH 416 Comparison How to support this channel: Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/BoothJunkie Grab a shirt! https://geni.us/BoothJunkieMerch Use my affiliate link on Amazon https://geni.us/BoothJunkieAmazon For Home studio equipment options check out http://kit.co/mikedelgaudio There you'll find options for home studio setups at a variety of different budgets. For my videos: My main camera: http://geni.us/fhkL Links to geni.us, amazon and kit.com may include affiliate codes in which I earn a small commission on products you purchase. Please consider purchasing so that I can continue to bring you these videos. Thanks!